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The Starbucks holiday season is upon us! On the first day possible, I headed on over to my local Starbucks and got myself a piping hot eggnog latte. Even though I exercised some self control and got the smallest size, it was still priced at over $4. And I had to wait in line for 10 minutes. And they didn't even fill it up all the way to the top (my ultimate Starbucks pet peeve.)
Yummy, yes. Worth it? Eh.
A friend of a friend posted a link to some DIY Starbucks recipes from Fox News (Sasha Bogursky.) I can't wait to try them!
Gingerbread Latte
Starbucks Price : $4.75 for a grande
First make gingerbread syrup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce hit and allow for syrup to simmer. Leave uncovered for 15 minutes and then remove from fire.
1/2 cup fresh espresso
8 ounces milk, steamed
Prepare a double shot of espresso and steam 8 ounces of milk. Pour 1/2 cup of espresso into mug, add 1/4 cup of gingerbread syrup followed by the milk. Stir and serve hot.
Eggnot Latte
Starbucks Price: $4.75 for a grande
1/2 cup eggnog
1/4 cup whole milk
1-2 shots espresso Sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish
Combine cold eggnog with cold milk and steam. Add espresso shots to steamed eggnog mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Peppermint Mocha
Starbucks Price: $4.75 for a grande
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 tablespoons powdered cocoa
3 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup hot espresso
1 1/2 cups hot milk
Stir the water and sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add peppermint extract. Allow mixture to simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix cocoa and water in a mag until paste forms. Add espresso and 1 1/2 teaspoon of the peppermint syrup. Finally, add the milk and serve hot.
Find additional Starbucks recipes here.
I would love some feedback
if you try any of these recipes!
